Interested in a career that matters?
Are you passionate about fermentation technology and excited by the opportunity to transform scientific discoveries into innovative solutions? As a Scientist in Product and Process Development, you will help shape the future of food cultures through fermentation and downstream process innovation, working across laboratory, pilot and manufacturing environments.
You will join the Product Formats & Technology department within R&D Product and Process Development in Hørsholm, Denmark. We are a scientist-driven team working at the forefront of fermentation and drying technologies. Our collaborative and diverse team thrives on solving complex challenges together while contributing to the development of innovative food culture solutions.
In this innovation-focused role, you will contribute to strategic and line projects aimed at developing and optimizing food culture production processes. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to design experiments, evaluate technologies, and support the development of robust and scalable manufacturing processes.
Key responsibilities include:
To succeed in this role, we imagine that you bring:
While not required, experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), data science applications for bioprocess development, model-based process development, or the use of AI-based tools to support process development and decision-making would be advantageous. We also value experience communicating scientific findings through publications, patents, conference presentations, or posters.
At Novonesis, you will become part of a highly skilled scientific environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning are valued. You will have the opportunity to work across laboratory, pilot, and industrial environments while contributing to technologies that support the development of food cultures and probiotics. As part of our team, you will enjoy a collaborative and engaging work environment where knowledge sharing and scientific excellence are encouraged. We offer opportunities for professional growth and continuous development while providing exposure to cutting-edge fermentation and drying technologies. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to innovation through new technologies, scientific publications, intellectual property development, and the implementation of novel process solutions.
This position is based in Hørsholm, Denmark. The role is primarily office-based, with flexibility to work from home in agreement with your manager. In addition, travel to production sites is expected to be approximately one to three times per year.
Application Deadline: 11 October 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Contact: For more information, please contact Surender Kumar Dhayal, Head of LAB Process Development, at sudh@novonesis.com.
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces.
Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live.
Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our solutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless.
The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs.
Let’s better our world with biology.
